WEEKLY BULLETIN

MARCH 8-12, 2010

I will pour clean water on you and wash away your sins.  I will give you a new spirit within you, says the Lord.  Ezekiel 36:25-26

 

 

Dear SJE Families:

 

Last fall, students in Grades 2-8 were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS.  You received your child’s report in November.  I would like to share our school’s results with you.

 

In analyzing and disaggregating the school data, we have found that our strength at all grade levels and in all subject areas is critical thinking. As you know that is one of our key School Wide Learning Expectations (SLEs) and is an essential skill for the 21st century curriculum.

 

On average our students are achieving at the 7 stanine level in all subject areas. (A typical student will be in the stanine range of 4, 5, 6).  Stanine 7, 8, 9 are considered in the above average range. In regards to their school ability (COGaT) score and their stanines, the majority of students are performing above their ability.

 

It is very affirming to see results such as these and we are committed to continue to provide your child with an excellent educational program.

 

Yours in Christ,

 

 

Mrs. Barbara Danowitz

 

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Congratulations to the Elvambuena family on the birth of Ashlynne, sister of Jayden, Gr. 3 and Annalynne, Gr. K.  Ashley was born on February 21 at 7lbs. 9 oz.

 

Congratulations to the Aco family on the birth of Mikayla, sister of Garvin, Gr. 1.  Mikayla was born on February 19 at 7lbs. 3 oz.

 

Thank you to Mrs. Shelley Klein, RN for conducting the scoliosis screenings last week.

 

Thank you to Mrs. Macalino and the PTSO exec Council for sponsoring the Soup dinner last Friday night @ Soup & Stations.

 

Thank you to the 8th Grade Ambassadors/Greeters at the Deacons’ Meeting with Cardinal Mahony on Sunday, March 7:

Amanda Zazueta, Nasim Herrington, Matthew Allegretti, Brittney Martinez, Michael Visokey and Jill Gaines.

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Gradelink - Trimester 2 ends on March 11. From March 11 through March 22 the teachers will be preparing the report card.  As recommended by Gradelink, access to the parent interface will be resumed on March 22.

 

5th Garade Retreat - is Thursday, March 11 at 8:30am in Grill Hall.  Students may wear appropriate free dress.

 

Jump Rope for Heart - activity will take place on Friday March 12. Thank you for your continued support in memory of Diego Baza.

 

Student Body Mass - is Tuesday, March 16 at 11:45am.  The liturgy is being prepared by Grade 6.  The theme is Forgiveness.

 

Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday March 14.

 

 

NO CLASSES March 19 - Teachers will be attending the Religious Congress.  School office will be open.

 

 

 

First in Math Awards for February 2010

 

                        1st Grade       -           Luke Holwager & Bennett Annan

                        2nd Grade      -           Nicholas Estiva & Paul Davis

                        3rd Grade       -           Jennifer Uyanga & Giulianna Luminato

                        4th Grade       -           Lilian Annan & Roman Wheeler

                        5th Grade       -           Michelle Uyanga & John Francis

                        6th Grade       -           Spencer Niehaus & Jeremiah Susas

                        7th Grade       -           Christian Lopez & Ashlee Macalino

                        8th Grade       -           Kaelyn Molle & Jessica Washington